Panasonic Panthers were
founded in 1951 and were a founder member of Japan Volleyball League (currently
called the “V Premier League”) in 1967. “Victory over oneself” is the team’s
slogan as theyaim tobecome competitive against the
world’s volleyball powerhouses.

The club holds volleyball seminars not only to
provide student athletes with an opportunity to learn volleyball from V-league
players, but also to help young students from 6 to 18 know the joy of sports.

Masashi Nambu took over as head coach of the Panasonic
Panthers in 2007 and made an immediate impact. In his first year, Nambu led the
team to its first V Premier League title in 36 years.

Between 2007 and 2013, the
Panthers won three V Premier League titles, three Emperor’s Cup All-Japan Championships
and four Kurowashiki All-Japan Tournaments. In 2010, Nambu helped the team to
the bronze medal in the Asian Men’s Club Volleyball Championship after
completing a perfect 2009-10 season.